Clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides clothes treating equipment. The clothes treating equipment comprises a box body, a first barrel assembly, a second barrel assembly and a display panel. The box body comprises a first space and a second space which are arranged in the height direction of the clothes treatment equipment; the first barrel assembly is arranged in the first space; the second barrel assembly is arranged in the second space; the display panel is arranged on the box body and comprises a first display area, a second display area and an indicator light band, the first display area and the second display area are arranged at intervals in the height direction, the first display area is at least used for displaying one or more function items corresponding to the first barrel assembly, and the second display area is at least used for displaying one or more function items corresponding to the second barrel assembly. The second display area is at least used for displaying one or more function items corresponding to the second barrel assembly; the indicating lamp band is located between the first display area and the second display area. The light of the indicating lamp band can achieve a visual separation effect between the first display area and the second display area.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a clothes treatment apparatus. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, a control panel is provided on the clothes treatment apparatus, and the control panel can be used by a user to select a program or adjust a parameter. However, the visual effect of the control panel is poor. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, embodiments of the present application aim to provide a clothes treatment apparatus to improve the visualization of the control panel.

[0004] Embodiments of the present application provide a clothes treatment apparatus, comprising:

[0005] a cabinet comprising a first space and a second space arranged along a height direction of the clothes treatment apparatus;

[0006] a first drum assembly arranged in the first space;

[0007] a second drum assembly arranged in the second space;

[0008] a display panel arranged in the cabinet, the display panel comprising a first display area, a second display area, and an indicator light strip, the first display area and the second display area being arranged symmetrically with respect to the indicator light strip along the height direction, the first display area being used to display at least one or more function items corresponding to the first drum assembly, the second display area being used to display at least one or more function items corresponding to the second drum assembly, and the indicator light strip being located between the first display area and the second display area.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first display area and the second display area are arranged symmetrically with respect to the indicator light strip.

[0010] In some embodiments, the display panel extends along a first direction,

[0011] In the first direction, the size of the first display area is 3 / 5 to 4 / 5 of the size of the display panel, or in the first direction, the size of the second display area is 3 / 5 to 4 / 5 of the size of the display panel.

[0012] In some embodiments, the size of the first display area and the size of the second display area in the first direction are both greater than the size of the indicator light strip in the first direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the indicator light strip extends in a first direction, and when the clothes treatment apparatus is running, the indicator light strip presents a gradual change in brightness and / or color from the middle to the two ends or from the two ends to the middle in the first direction, so that the indicator light strip serves as a breathing light of the clothes treatment apparatus.

[0014] In some embodiments, the display panel further comprises an indicator light ring and a third display area located radially inside the indicator light ring, and the indicator light ring is located at one side of the first display area and the second display area in the first direction.

[0015] In some embodiments, the extension line of the indicator light strip passes through the indicator light ring.

[0016] In some embodiments, the indicator light ring is circular, and the extension line of the indicator light strip passes through the center of the indicator light ring.

[0017] In some embodiments, the indicator light ring presents a gradual change in color and / or brightness on the circumference, so that the indicator light ring serves as a breathing light of the clothes treatment apparatus.

[0018] In some embodiments, the third display area comprises a first operation area and a second operation area, the first operation area is used to highlight the one or more function items of the first display area in response to a pressing operation; and the second operation area is used to highlight the one or more function items of the second display area in response to a pressing operation.

[0019] In some embodiments, in the height direction, the size of the third display area is 1 / 3-2 / 3 of the size of the display panel.

[0020] In some embodiments, in the height direction, the outer diameter of the indicator light ring is greater than the sum of the sizes of the first display area and the second display area in the height direction.

[0021] In some embodiments, the display panel further comprises an on-off key touch area located at one side of the third display area away from the first display area and the second display area; and / or, the display panel further comprises a start-stop key touch area located at one side of the third display area away from the first display area and the second display area.

[0022] The clothes processing device provided by the embodiment of the present application has the indication lamp strip between the first display area and the second display area, the bright light of the indication lamp strip can play a visual separation effect between the first display area and the second display area, the display effect of the display panel can be improved, the better visual enjoyment of the user can be improved, and the layout rationality of the display panel can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A simplified schematic view of the clothes processing device of an embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0024] Figure 2 A partial color schematic view of the clothes processing device of an embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0025] Figure 3 A structure schematic view of the display panel of the clothes processing device of an embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0026] Figure 4 A color schematic view of the display panel of an embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0027] REFERENCE SIGNS

[0028] 1, cabinet; 1a, first space; 1b, second space; 11, first cylinder assembly; 11a, first clothes processing cavity; 12, second cylinder assembly; 12a, second clothes processing cavity; 2, display panel; 21, first display area; 22, second display area; 23, indication lamp strip; 24, indication lamp ring; 25, third display area; 251, first operation area; 252, second operation area; 253, third operation area; 26, on-off key touch area; 27, start-stop key touch area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application more clear, the present application is further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application, and are not used to limit the present application.

[0030] In the specific embodiments, each specific technical feature described can be combined in any appropriate manner without contradiction, for example, different specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions through combination. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, various possible combination manners of each specific technical feature in the present application are not described again.

[0031] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely to distinguish different objects and do not indicate that the objects have the sameness or relationship. It should be understood that the directional descriptions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to the orientation under normal use conditions, while "left" and "right" refer to the left and right directions shown in the corresponding diagrams, which may or may not be the left and right directions under normal use conditions.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. "A plurality of" means two or more.

[0033] This application provides a garment processing device; please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 It includes: housing 1, first cylindrical assembly 11, second cylindrical assembly 12 and display panel 2.

[0034] The housing 1 includes a first space 1a and a second space 1b arranged along the height direction of the garment processing equipment.

[0035] In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a first sub-housing and a second sub-housing, which are separate structures. At least a portion of the space within the first sub-housing is a first space 1a, and at least a portion of the space within the second sub-housing is a second space 1b. The first sub-housing and the second sub-housing can be connected by screws, bolts, or other means, or they can be left unconnected.

[0036] In other embodiments, the housing 1 includes a front panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel, wherein at least one of the front panel, the left side panel, and the right side panel is an integral structure.

[0037] The first cylindrical assembly 11 is disposed in the first space 1a, and the second cylindrical assembly 12 is disposed in the second space 1b. It should be noted that the first space 1a may be located above or below the second space 1b; this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0038] Display panel 2 is located on housing 1. It is understood that display panel 2 is exposed on the outer surface of the garment processing equipment, meaning that the user can see display panel 2.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 3 andFigure 4 The display panel 2 comprises a first display area 21, a second display area 22, and an indicator light strip 23. The first display area 21 and the second display area 22 are arranged in a spaced manner along the height direction. The first display area 21 is used to display at least one or more function items corresponding to the first drum assembly 11. The second display area 22 is used to display at least one or more function items corresponding to the second drum assembly 12. It can be understood that the arrangement of the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 corresponds to the arrangement of the first drum assembly 11 and the second drum assembly 12, so as to facilitate the user to intuitively find the function items corresponding to the first drum assembly 11 and the second drum assembly 12 respectively, and improve the operation convenience of the user.

[0040] For example, when the first space 1a is located above the second space 1b, the first drum assembly 11 is located above the second drum assembly 12. At this time, the first display area 21 is located above the second display area 22. Similarly, when the first space 1a is located below the second space 1b, the first drum assembly 11 is located below the second drum assembly 12. At this time, the first display area 21 is located below the second display area 22.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The indicator light strip 23 is located between the first display area 21 and the second display area 22. In this way, the indicator light strip 23 can visually separate the first display area 21 and the second display area 22.

[0042] The laundry treatment apparatus of the embodiment of the present application can improve the display effect of the display panel 2, and is beneficial to providing a better visual experience for the user and improving the layout rationality of the display panel 2, because the bright light of the indicator light strip 23 can visually separate the first display area 21 and the second display area 22.

[0043] The position of the display panel 2 on the cabinet 1 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the display panel 2 is located at the upper end of the cabinet 1. In some other embodiments, the position of the display panel 2 in the height direction can be located between the first space 1a and the second space 1b. Of course, the display panel 2 can also be located at other positions of the cabinet 1.

[0044] Exemplarily, please refer to Figure 1 The first drum assembly 11 comprises a first laundry treatment cavity 11a, which can at least perform drying treatment on the laundry. The second drum assembly 12 has a second laundry treatment cavity 12a, which can at least perform washing on the laundry.

[0045] For the first drum assembly 11, the function items can include, for example, sterilization, drying degree, one-key low temperature, steam level, fast drying, timed drying, large item, close-fitting clothes, mixing, etc.

[0046] For the second drum assembly 12, the function items can include, for example, rinsing, laundry detergent, quick cleaning, quick washing, single-spinning, drum self-cleaning, sterilization mites, down jacket, wool, etc.

[0047] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 are symmetrically arranged relative to the indicator light band 23. In this way, the arrangement of the first display area 21, the indicator light band 23 and the second display area 22 is reasonable, and the visual enjoyment of the user can be improved.

[0048] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the display panel 2 extends in the first direction. The display panel 2 is generally in the shape of a long strip.

[0049] For example, the display panel 2 is arranged on the front side of the clothes treatment apparatus, and the first direction can be the left-right direction of the clothes treatment apparatus. For another example, the display panel 2 is arranged on the left side or the right side of the clothes treatment apparatus, and the first direction can be the front-rear direction of the clothes treatment apparatus.

[0050] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , in the first direction, the size L1 of the first display area 21 is 3 / 5-4 / 5 of the size L of the display panel 2, i.e. 3 / 5≤L1 / L≤4 / 5. In this way, the first display area 21 can make full use of the size of the display panel 2 in the first direction, so that the first display area 21 can display as many function items as possible. In addition, the proportion of the first display area 21 to the display panel 2 can also be reasonable.

[0051] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , in the first direction, the size L2 of the second display area 22 is 3 / 5-4 / 5 of the size L of the display panel 2, i.e. 3 / 5≤L2 / L≤4 / 5. In this way, the second display area 22 can make full use of the size of the display panel 2 in the first direction, so that the second display area 22 can display as many function items as possible. In addition, the proportion of the second display area 22 to the display panel 2 can also be reasonable.

[0052] It should be noted that, in the first direction, the size L1 of the first display area 21 and the size L2 of the second display area 22 can be the same (i.e. L1=L2) or different (i.e. L1≠L2), which is not limited in the present application.

[0053] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 the size of the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 in the first direction is greater than the size of the indicator light band 23 in the first direction, i.e. L1>D and L2>D. In this way, the indicator light band 23 can visually separate the first display area 21 and the second display area 22, without occupying too much space of the display panel 2, which is conducive to the simple design of the display panel 2.

[0054] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 the indicator light band 23 extends in the first direction, and when the clothes treatment apparatus is running, the indicator light band 23 gradually changes in brightness and / or color from the middle to the two ends or from the two ends to the middle in the first direction, so that the indicator light band 23 serves as a breathing light of the clothes treatment apparatus. It can be understood that the gradual change in color and / or brightness of the indicator light band 23 can provide the user with a visually extended feeling, making it easier for the user to observe the functional items of the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 in the first direction, improving the display effect of the display panel 2, and providing a better visual experience for the user.

[0055] It should be noted that when the clothes treatment apparatus is running, the indicator light band 23 includes but is not limited to the following: first, the indicator light band 23 gradually changes in brightness from the middle to the two ends in the first direction; second, the indicator light band 23 gradually changes in color from the middle to the two ends in the first direction; third, the indicator light band 23 gradually changes in brightness and color from the middle to the two ends in the first direction; fourth, the indicator light band 23 gradually changes in brightness from the two ends to the middle in the first direction; fifth, the indicator light band 23 gradually changes in color from the two ends to the middle in the first direction; sixth, the indicator light band 23 gradually changes in brightness and color from the two ends to the middle in the first direction.

[0056] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The display panel 2 further comprises an indicator light ring 24 and a third display area 25 located radially inside the indicator light ring 24, and the indicator light ring 24 is located on one side of the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 in the first direction. It can be understood that the third display area 25 is located radially inside the indicator light ring 24, and the bright light of the indicator light ring 24 can visually separate the third display area 25 from the first display area 21 and the second display area 22, which is conducive to improving the user's viewing experience.

[0057] The indicator ring 24 refers to a closed loop shape formed by connecting the beginning and end in the extension direction, and is not limited to a circular shape. For example, it can be a rectangular shape, an oval shape, a circular shape, etc.

[0058] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the indicator ring 24 is a circular ring.

[0059] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , in the height direction, the size H3 of the third display area 25 is 1 / 3-2 / 3 of the size H of the display panel 2, i.e. 1 / 3≤H3 / H≤2 / 3. In this way, the proportion of the third display area 25 to the display panel 2 is relatively coordinated, which is beneficial to improve the viewing feeling of the display panel 2.

[0060] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the indicator ring 24 is circular, and in the height direction, the outer diameter D of the indicator ring 24 is greater than the sum of the sizes of the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 in the height direction, i.e. D>(H1+H2). In this way, on the one hand, the size of the indicator ring 24 is relatively coordinated, which is convenient for the user to observe the indicator ring 24; on the other hand, the area of the radial inner side of the indicator ring 24 is large enough, which is convenient for the user to observe the content displayed in the third display area 25.

[0061] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the extension line of the indicator light strip 23 (such as the dashed line Y shown in Figure 3 ) passes through the indicator ring 24. It can be understood that the bright light of the indicator light strip 23 can visually extend and guide the user's line of sight to the indicator ring 24, which is beneficial to improve the visual effect of the indicator ring 24.

[0062] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 3 , the extension line Y of the indicator light strip passes through the center of the indicator ring 24. In this way, the indicator ring 24 is symmetrical relative to the extension line of the indicator light strip 23, which is beneficial to improve the overall layout of the display panel 2.

[0063] In the embodiment in which the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 are arranged symmetrically relative to the indicator light strip 23, the third display area 25 located on the radial inner side of the indicator ring 24 is symmetrical relative to the extension line Y of the indicator light strip. In this way, the overall layout is reasonable and the appearance consistency is good.

[0064] In some embodiments, the indicator ring 24 presents a gradual change in color and / or brightness on the circumference, so that the indicator ring 24 serves as a breathing light of the clothes treatment device. It can be understood that the gradual change in color and / or brightness of the indicator ring 24 can provide the user with a visual sense of rhythm, improve the display effect of the display panel 2, and help to provide a better visual experience for the user.

[0065] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 3 , the third display area 25 includes a first operation area 251 and a second operation area 252. The first operation area 251 is configured to highlight one or more function items of the first display area 21 in response to a pressing operation. The second operation area 252 is configured to highlight one or more function items of the second display area 22 in response to a pressing operation. In this way, the user can clearly know the function items available for selection of the first drum assembly 11 or the second drum assembly 12, and the user can operate conveniently and the possibility of user misoperation is reduced.

[0066] For example, when the user needs to use the first drum assembly 11, the user performs a pressing operation in the first operation area 251, and one or more function items corresponding to the first drum assembly 11 are highlighted for the user to select.

[0067] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 3 , the third display area 25 further includes a third operation area 253. The third operation area 253 is configured to highlight a part of the function items in the first display area 21 and a part of the function items in the second display area 22 in response to a pressing operation. For example, when the user performs a pressing operation in the third operation area 253, the heavy, intimate clothes, and mixed in the first display area 21 and the down jacket and wool in the second display area 22 are highlighted. In this way, the user can know the function items that can be realized by the first drum assembly 11 and the second drum assembly 12, and the user's operation convenience is improved.

[0068] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 3 , the display panel 2 further includes a key touch area 26. The key touch area 26 is arranged on a side of the third display area 25 away from the first display area 21 and the second display area 22. That is, the key is arranged in the key touch area 26. Taking the key as an example, the key is configured to control the clothes treatment device to start or shut down. After starting, the key touch area 26 becomes bright, and the icon of the key can be prominently displayed in the key touch area 26, so that the user can watch and operate conveniently.

[0069] For example, referring to Figure 4 and Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 3 FigureThe display panel 2 further comprises a start-stop key touch area 27, which is arranged on the side of the third display area 25 away from the first display area 21 and the second display area 22. That is, the start-stop key is arranged in the start-stop key touch area 27. Taking the start-stop key as an example, the start-stop key is used to control the clothes treatment apparatus to pause or start to execute a selected program. After the start-stop key touch area 27 is turned on, the start-stop key icon can be displayed prominently, which is convenient for the user to view and operate.

[0070] It should be noted that the indicator light band 23 (or the indicator light ring 24) refers to an area on the display panel 2 for transmitting light, and the display panel 2 can be treated as light shielding at other positions where light transmission is not required. Specifically, one or more light sources are arranged on the inner side of the display panel, and the light generated by the light source is emitted from the indicator light band 23 (or the indicator light ring 24), thereby generating a light effect.

[0071] In some embodiments, the display panel 2 comprises a substrate, a circuit layer arranged on the substrate, and a coating layer. The substrate serves as the main structure of the display panel 2, the circuit layer is provided with touch sensors, and each functional item of the first display area 21 and the second display area 22 is provided with a touch sensor for the user to press and select. The coating layer comprises a plurality of patterns, each pattern representing a functional item for the user to identify. The patterns can be text, images, symbols, etc.

[0072] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms is not necessarily for the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, different embodiments or examples described in the present application and the features of different embodiments or examples can be combined by those skilled in the art without contradiction.

[0073] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes to the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The laundry treating apparatus comprises: a cabinet comprising a first space and a second space arranged along a height direction of the cabinet; a first drum assembly arranged in the first space; a second drum assembly arranged in the second space; a display panel arranged in the cabinet, the display panel comprising a first display area, a second display area and an indicator light strip, the first display area and the second display area being arranged in a spaced manner along the height direction, the first display area being used for displaying at least one or more function items corresponding to the first drum assembly, the second display area being used for displaying at least one or more function items corresponding to the second drum assembly, and the indicator light strip being located between the first display area and the second display area. 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein The first display area and the second display area are symmetrically arranged relative to the indicator light strip. 3.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The display panel extends along a first direction, In the first direction, the size of the first display area is 3 / 5-4 / 5 of the size of the display panel, or in the first direction, the size of the second display area is 3 / 5-4 / 5 of the size of the display panel. 4.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The first display area and the second display area are both larger than the indicator light strip in the first direction. 5.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The indicator light strip extends along a first direction, and when the laundry treating apparatus is running, the indicator light strip gradually changes in brightness and / or color from the middle to both ends or from both ends to the middle in the first direction, so that the indicator light strip serves as a breathing light of the laundry treating apparatus. 6.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The display panel further comprises an indicator light ring and a third display area located radially inside the indicator light ring, and the indicator light ring is located on one side of the first display area and the second display area along the first direction. 7.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The extension line of the indicator light strip passes through the indicator light ring. 8.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, The indicator light ring is circular, and the extension line of the indicator light strip passes through the center of the indicator light ring. 9.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The indicator light ring gradually changes in color and / or brightness on the circumference, so that the indicator light ring serves as a breathing light of the laundry treating apparatus. 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The third display area comprises a first operation area and a second operation area, the first operation area being used for highlighting the one or more function items of the first display area in response to a pressing operation, and the second operation area being used for highlighting the one or more function items of the second display area in response to a pressing operation. 11.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, In the height direction, the size of the third display area is 1 / 3-2 / 3 of the size of the display panel. 12.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, In the height direction, the outer diameter of the indicator light ring is greater than the sum of the sizes of the first display area and the second display area in the height direction. 13.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The display panel further comprises an on-off key touch area arranged on the side of the third display area away from the first display area and the second display area, and / or the display panel further comprises a start-stop key touch area arranged on the side of the third display area away from the first display area and the second display area.

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